Bernardsville Public Library
1 Anderson Hill Road ▪ Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Application Deadline: June 25, 2022 or until position filled
Position: Library Executive Director
Date Position will become available: June 2022
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Position Type: Exempt, Full Time
Schedule: Monday- Friday/evenings and weekends as needed
Salary $85,000 (minimum w/appropriate experience)
Principal Duties:
The Executive Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the library within the library’s plan, policies, and budget as delegated by the Board of Trustees.
Job Requirements: (must be able to demonstrate the following)
- Manages all aspects of the library within the framework of the plan, policies, and budget
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, promotes, disciplines, and terminates library staff
- Formulates and recommends policies to the Board; implements and reviews policies, procedures, and practices for staff and patrons
- Recommends and administers collection development, including materials selection, uniform and appropriate cataloging, deaccessioning criteria, and conservation and security of materials.
- Directs and supervises expenditures of library funds and tracks spending and income against the budget.
- With the Board’s approval, investigates and seeks out additional sources of library funding, including grants and potential shared benefits with other libraries.
- Serves as chief information resource on changing technology and media, keeping abreast of new content management systems and social networking.
- Ability to work within library shared resource systems specifically MAIN.
- In conjunction with the Board Finance Committee, formulates and submits an annual budget that is consistent with the borough budget and financial planning.
- Assists the Board in developing a strategic plan and yearly goals and actions based on the plan.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of library services in relation to the changing needs of the community; plans, organizes and directs a balanced program of library services.
- Maintains effective relationships with Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library, Foundation, community organizations, Borough officials and employees and general public.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements
Education: An MLS or MILS from an ALA-accredited institution. Professional certification in compliance with state law.
Experience: A minimum of five years progressively responsible library experience including management and supervision; with at least three in the administrate and supervisory roles.
Special Requirements: Experience with POLARIS/LEAP is desirable
Contact: Send resume and cover letter to directorsearch [at] bernardsvillelibrary.org
Bernardsville Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.